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trot out

idiom
Meaning

To list or recite quickly.


Examples
SIMPLE

He likes to trot out the same old excuses every time.

CONTEXTUAL

During the debate, the politician began to trot out familiar statistics to support his unpopular new policy.

COMPLEX

Rather than offering a genuine apology, the manager chose to trot out a series of rehearsed justifications that failed to satisfy the angry investors.

Anchors to
Related idioms3entries
  1. 01

    bad trot

    Bad luck.

  2. 02

    rough trot

    A series of difficult circumstances.

  3. 03

    screaming trots

    Diarrhea.

Last updated April 17, 2026